
The short answer
Jimena is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Ximena. This form is more popular in Spain itself." It ranked #578 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Ximena. This form is more popular in Spain itself. The entry lists its usage as Spanish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jimena ranked #578 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #578 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jimena mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jimena a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Ximena.
Is Jimena a popular name?
Jimena ranked #578 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jimena a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jimena appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jimena — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.